Jump to Recipe Print RecipeThis Hoppin' John black eyed peas recipe is an annual Southern New Year's tradition! It's dish usually served on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day for good health, prosperity and good luck in the coming year.It consists of black-eyed orpurple hull peas, seasoned with celery, onion, bell pepper (also known as The Holy Trinity) and is often served over white rice or brown rice. The peas represent prosperity in the New Year, and who couldn't use a little of that?Most often, this New Year's dish is served as anentree,to ensure a prosperous year,but if you're serving a large meal, it's an excellentside dishalong with some slow-cooked Southern greens and a piece of homemadecornbread!This easy Hoppin' John black eyed peas recipe is easy to make and a healthy (and lucky) side dish!What is Hoppin' John?It's a Southern New Year's"good luck" dish(also known as South Carolina Peas and Rice.) This is a super easy black-eyed peas recipe that you can make in advance if you l...
